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Haddad Maia makes history as she stuns Jabeur in quarters
Updated On: 08 June, 2023 08:29 AM IST | Paris | AFP
The 27-year-old left-hander follows in the footsteps of seven-time major winner Maria Bueno who was the last Brazilian woman in the semi-finals of a major at the US Open 55 years ago
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Beatriz Haddad Maia
Beatriz Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian woman to reach a Grand Slam semi-final since 1968 on Wednesday when she came back from a set down to defeat Ons Jabeur at the French Open.
World No. 14 Haddad Maia came through 3-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 and will face top-ranked defending champion Iga Swiatek for a place in Saturday’s championship match.
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